On November 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs. Among other proposals, CMS proposed significant changes to longstanding rules on permissible payment structures for agents and brokers. Specifically, CMS proposes to prohibit “overrides” or administrative fees paid to agents and brokers outside of the fair market value enrollment compensation limits established by CMS. This could have a significant impact on MA and Part D plan arrangements with agents and brokers.
CMS Proposes to Prohibit Overrides in Medicare Advantage
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